654. Dirt must not be swept out of doors after dark, or it will bring disaster to the master of the house. This belief is common among negroes and superstitious whites.
Chestertown, Md.
655. Sailors are unwilling that their friends should sweep after dark, because in that case their wages will be swept away by sickness or otherwise.
TURNING BACK.
656. It is unlucky to turn back for anything after you have set out to go anywhere.
Prince Edward Island.
657. Returning to the house for something and starting again without sitting down is bad luck.
Virginia.
658. It will prove unlucky if you return for a forgotten article after you have left the house; but if you seat yourself before leaving the house again, the misfortune will be averted.